This is me. In the World.

Two years ago, while traveling in Spain, I was set straight by a dear friend regarding something I clung to in order to establish my identity. As is common when traveling, I was often asked where I was from, and I always responded, "New York" as that had been my last stopping point. On a hot afternoon in Sevilla, my friend overheard this exchange and set me straight: "YOU are not FROM New York. (I'm not?) "People like you are OF the world, you are not FROM New York. Whatever you do, wherever you go, the world is your home...no matter where you have been or where you are going, you will always be of the world. Paige del Mundo. Sounds much better don't you think?" I thought it sounded cartoon-characterish, but I knew his idea was right. Exploring the world - locally or faraway - has always been my passion. So here is the story of Paige del Mundo. Paige of the World. These are my pages written while being in the world. I hope you will enjoy reading as much as I enjoy telling my story.

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Holy Wedding Cake.

Dear God. I have been in Vienna for barely two hours, and I cannot pick my chin up off the ground! This place is the most decadent city I have ever had the pleasure to wander through. Gilded in gold, bronze rooftops, cleaner than Munich... everything is just pristine! The gardens, the palaces, the monuments, the statues, the cafes, the... well, the everything. Its amazing. And this isn't even at its most prominent point in history! And to think I almost skipped Vienna. Funny how a quick change of itenirary can change your mind about an entire continent... I always thought Paris was it. Well, my dear city of light, you are getting a run for your money!

Decadent is the word I would use to desribe this place. Every building, at every turn, looks like its overflowing with fondant used to make wedding cakes. Layer after layer it builds, and then edged with a thin vein of gold that makes it all sparkly in the sunlight. I feel very small here. Piquena. Yet, I know my eyes cannot get any larger at the grandeur they are exposed to on every street corner. With every turn of the next, are more delights to see. More spectacles to overwhelm... and this idea that this is a city where people work, play and live... Who knew?!

I do feel honored to be here for the next two days. If only my eyes can stop bulging and my chin can hold itself in place!
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